This coming Saturday, May 10th, the Rodney Bay strip will transform into an extravagant piazza, as the Cultural Development Foundation, in conjunction with the St. Lucia Tourist Board, stages this year’s Artists Market. The market will give Saint Lucian artists an opportunity to showcase various forms and facets of creative expression. As the highly skilled entrepreneurs put the finishing touches to their pieces, let’s meet some of them and learn a little about the brands that they’ve created.
Her “illuminating designs” bring a simple yet sophisticated elegance to your everyday attire. Terril Nicholas who is on an endless journey in perfecting her craft creates casual costume jewellery ranging from funky casual to elegantly formal.
Alexandra Grant’s artistic abilities have captured and continue to capture Saint Lucian culture in a number of ways. Her full colour abstract paintings, in addition to her involvement in carnival costume design and traditional lantern creation, make her as unique and amazing as the pieces she creates.
The ceramic pieces created by Mc Crasey Joseph are uniquely fashioned with care and precision, with the view towards rendering your living space both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Fiona Compton is an internationally acclaimed photographer and designer whose eye for beauty is depicted and revealed in her invigorating and inspiring photos and clothing designs. Paradise Prints encourages you to live in colour in its full array of Caribbean flavour.
Every one of the senses is engaged as one experiences Erebel by Sabina Brathwaite’s. Her tasty delights demonstrate her passion for life through the delectable art of preparing confectioneries.
This self-taught fine art artist prides himself on his realistic and abstract paintings. John Phulchere, known for his caricatures and book illustrations make him an extraordinary story teller and Phulart studio is the place where all the magic happens.
Camillus Ben captures the serenity of natural bamboo and coconut to meticulously craft decorative pieces that bring the outdoors to your inside space.
Taribba do Nascimento’s Meme Bete brand is synonymous with accessories. Her signature African printed bags and belts are wildly stylish and complement your outfit to perfection.
Gwan Mouvman, a 20-member street band, will in spectacular form serenade the crowd with its infectious calypso and traditional music pieces. The band which comprises a brass and percussion section will be accompanied by a contingent from the Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy.
The street between the JQ and Baywalk Malls will be bustling with activity from 10:00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m. on Saturday; and Saint Lucians and visitors alike are encouraged to take advantage of the locally produced offerings which will be on sale.